This makes BOB the first Ethereum scaling solution’s Hybrid ZK Rollup to reach this important mark. Yet this creative approach is a very big step forward into the unknown. Eth2 addresses long-standing issues of security, scalability and decentralization of the Ethereum network. Anjali Mehra, a DeFi opinion columnist known for...
BOB has achieved one of its most important milestones! It is now the first blockchain to implement Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs as fraud proofs inside a hybrid rollup architecture. This gamechanging combo combines the efficiency and scalability of ZK rollups with the low cost and simplicity of optimistic rollups. Together, these...
As you know, the blockchain space is rapidly advancing. From addressing challenges such as scalability, efficiency, and user experience, breakthrough solutions are coming to the forefront every day. Among them, two of the most recognized are Layer-2 (L2) and Layer-3 (L3) solutions, which have their respective advantages and disadvantages. As...
Let’s not sugarcoat things, the crypto space right now is clearly a little bit of a minefield. Between complex wallet setups, cryptic transaction IDs, and exorbitant gas fees, it's no wonder mass adoption remains a distant dream. It feels like we're all early adopters fumbling around with technology that should...
From Shibarium the walletless Layer-2 blockchain of WeWake, which is building a self-sovereign digital ID enabling new social networks and communities. This new idea has the potential to disrupt the growing meme chain race. At the same time, Shiba Inu is developing its own Layer-3 solution to supercharge its existing...
The “Hodler’s Lounge,” organized by BlockNews, previously packed the Star Sky Lounge 69 in Kuala Lumpur with close to 200 blockchain enthusiasts. Developers, artists, and innovators from every corner of the blockchain world congregated for this landmark event. Blockchain projects, investors and technical developers alike converged to discover the rapidly...
Okay, picture this: Kuala Lumpur, 2025. Star Sky Lounge 69. The air is heavy with anticipation, the city lights are sparkling below, and the atmosphere is terrible. It’s your stranger-danger awkwardness. It’s like putting a dozen Bitcoin OGs and DeFi degens in a room and then daring them to work...
BlockNews — one of the world’s leading blockchain media platforms, brought their wildly popular “Hodler’s Lounge” party. This dynamic and successful convening happened on July 20, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event, held at the Star Sky Lounge 69, a prominent high-altitude venue, brought together nearly 200 representatives from...
The headlines scream of a crypto renaissance: $41.1 billion traded in U.S. crypto treasury vehicles in a single week. A seven-month high! It’s not only Bitcoin, Ethereum – as well as a few others – are snatching a huge chunk too – 34% to be precise. Regulatory certainty, they argue,...
Ethereum’s recent $41 billion week—nearly double that of Bitcoin—might seem impressive in that context. I know, I know, everybody is all hyped up on institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, yadda-yadda-yadda… Wake me up when it's interesting! Yes, U.S.-based crypto treasury vehicles reach seven month high. I know, I know, Ethereum is...
Further Reading
CBEX's Victims: A Wake-Up Call for DeFi's Social Responsibility
The news is filled with numbers: $800 million lost, percentages gained and lost, and the technical jargon of cross-chain swaps and virtual value transaction events. For every statistic, there is a human story—a beloved family member whose life has changed forever. The CBEX Ponzi scheme deliberately preyed on vulnerable, low-income...
Sonic Labs' Bold Gamble: Can DAG Architecture Dethrone Ethereum?
Ethereum's dominance is being challenged. So the question isn’t whether a serious challenger will come, but when and who. But Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) is getting ready to throw its hat – or rather, its Sonic Gem – into the Layer-1 ring. Their wager? A new architecture built on DAG...
Murakami's Flowers Bloom on Base: Art & Web3 Collide!
Takashi Murakami, the world-famous Japanese artist whose colorful and playful works transcended to global culture, is taking a step into Web3. Having just released his most recent NFT drop on the Base blockchain, this decision truly represents a big step of harmonizing traditional medium with the cyber-space. It unlocks an...
Murakami's NFTs: 5 Reasons Why Art World Elites Are Terrified
Let's be blunt: the champagne socialists in the art world are freaking out right now. Takashi Murakami, the creative genius responsible for bringing you those famous smiling flowers on Louis Vuitton bags, has thrown a new digital curve ball to the fashion industry. His “108 Flowers Revised” NFT Collection has...
Oh Whale's NFTs: Saving Oceans or Just Another Hype Train?
Okay, let's talk about whales. Majestic creatures, right? Gentle giants of the deep. Now, let's talk about NFTs. Digital… assets? Okay, okay, digital pictures of cartoon whales. Oh Whale, to be exact. They’re unstoppable, cleaning up our seven seas, one pixelated cetacean at a time. But is this effort really...
Oh Whale NFTs: Dive In & Protect Our Oceans!
Oh Whale NFTs are creating a splash in the Web3 community, providing a one-of-a-kind experience to champion ocean conservation through ocean-themed NFTs. These unique digital collectibles are different. Beyond being beautiful examples of our commitment to transparency, they deepen public engagement and inspire the transformative action that’s needed for the...
The battle lines are drawn, folks. Forget Bitcoin vs Ethereum – the real drama is happening in the meme coin space. Join us as we pit Shiba Inu’s audacious Layer-3 play against WeWake’s revolutionary walletless Layer-2. Is this simply one more phase in the ongoing crypto internecine warfare, or are...
Beyond the Hype Did BlockNews' Party Unlock Sustainable Web3 or Just Another Crypto Fad?
Hodler’s Cocktail Party in Kuala Lumpur was a hive of activity. Produced by BlockNews, the event highlighted the incredible potential of BTCFi – Bitcoin Native Finance. Promised native yields and sustainable Web3 futures weighed thick in the Star Sky Lounge 69. And let’s be honest: what did this convening really...